Kim Simonsson – Moss People, 2022

In the past few years, Finnish artist Kim Simonsson has been creating ceramic sculptures coated with a layer of near-fluorescent green nylon fibre. Inspired by Scandinavian fairy tales, manga culture and video games, the pieces depict childlike beings called Moss People. These intrepid characters embody responses to being put to the test by natural elements: some turn into ice sculptures while others, apparently covered in moss, seem to become an integral part of the plant world. Simonsson’s nomads, who at the very most carry a rucksack or an animal travelling companion – seem at home everywhere: in the Fagor Factory, the Guimet Museum, the Musée Gadagne, the Fourvière museum, Lugdunum museum, URDLA and macLYON. The Moss People make up a wonderful yet disturbing world, summoning the power of memory and the audience’s imagination.

Chosen Idol, 2019
Ceramics, gold, rope, doll, toys, plastic flowers, textile, glass, feathers, electric components, metal, epoxy resin, nylon fibre

The Memory Mossgirl, 2022
Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, plastic flowers, electric components, feathers, toys, rope, lego

Mossboy with Broken Stereo, 2022
Ceramics, glass, oak branch, toy animal, plastic flowers, feathers, rope, electric component, textile, epoxy resin, nylon fibre

Amish Mossgirl with Pine Needle Camouflage, 2022
Ceramics, toy animal, plastic flowers, feathers, rope, electric components, textile, epoxy resin, nylon fibre

Wandering Mossgirl, 2022
Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, rope, artificial plants, toys, electronic components, feathers, skiing glasses, watch

Mossboy with Camouflage, 2022
Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, feathers, plastic flowers, rope, toys, lego

Mossboy Signing A, 2022
Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, rope, artificial plants, mirrored glass

Mossboy with an Apparition, 2022
Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, rope, artificial plants, toys, electronic components, feathers

Mossgirl with Pine Camouflage, 2022
Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, rope, artificial plants

Mossgirl with Prism, 2022
Ceramics, glass, oak branch, toy animal, plastic flowers, feathers, rope, electric component, epoxy resin, nylon fibre

Mossman with Prism Walking Stick, 2022 Ceramics, Glass, Oak branch, Toy animal, Plastic flowers, Feathers, Rope, Electric component, Textile, Epoxy resin, Nylon fibre\

Mossgirl with Glass Prism Walking Stick, 2022 ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, rope, artificial plants, toys, electronic components, feathers, glass

Mosshunter with Little Dog, 2022
ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, feathers, plastic flowers, rope, toys

Mossgirl with Apple Carcass, 2022
Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, plastic flowers, electric components, feathers, toys, rope, lego

Mossboy with a Squash Racket, 2022
Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, rope, artificial plants, toys, electric components, feathers, racket, cap

Mossboy Guarding, 2022
Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, rope, artificial plants, feathers, toys, electronic components Mossgirl with Cauliflower Hoodie, 2022 Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, rope, artificial plants

Sleeping Mosskiier, 2022
Height, ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, skiis, poles

Mossgirl with Skis and Glasses, 2022
Ceramics, Glass, Skis, Sticks, Skiing glasses, Quick lashing belt, Epoxy resin, Nylon fibre

Resistant Mossgirl, 2022
Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, plastic flowers, rope, electronic components, feathers

Also on view at the Guimet Museum, the Gadagne Museum, the Fourvière museum, Lugdunum - Musée et théâtres romains, URDLA and the macLYON.